Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 33:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 33:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 33:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse talks about God being like a king for the people of Israel when all the families and leaders came together. It reminds us that God takes care of everyone when they gather to listen to Him.

Deuteronomy 33:5: And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people [and] the tribes of Israel were gathered together.

Contradiction with Judges 17:6

It illustrates a time when Israel had no king, contradicting Deuteronomy 33:5 which implies leadership under God as king.

Judges 17:6: In those days [there was] no king in Israel, [but] every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

Here, God says the Israelites have rejected Him from being king over them, contradicting Deuteronomy 33:5 which calls God their king.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

God expresses regret over giving Israel a king, while Deuteronomy 33:5 depicts God as Israel's king with blessing.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
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